Talk about Theory (chapter 2)

Question 1

What is an objective scholar?

Answer 1

Applies the scientific method to describe, predict, and explain forms of human communication

Question 2

What is an objective theory?

Answer 2

Assumption that truth is singular and accessible through unbiased sensory observation; committed to uncovering cause-and-effect relationships

Question 3

What is an interpretive scholar?

Answer 3

Focuses on the way language constructs realities that emerge in and across peoples accounts

Question 4

What is an interpretative theory?

Answer 4

Linguistic work of assigning meaning or value to text; assumes that multiple meanings / truths are possible.

Question 5

What is epistemology?

Answer 5

Study of orgin, methods, nature, and limits of knowledge

Question 6

What do scientists (objective scholars) assume about truth?

Answer 6

It is singular

Question 7

What do do interpretive scholars think about truth?

Answer 7

It is socially constructed through communication

Question 8

What is derminism?

Answer 8

behavior is caused by hereditary and environment

Question 9

What do scientists believe about human behavior?

Answer 9

Believe that forces shape human behavior. Such as biology and environment.

Question 10

What do interpretive scholars think about human behavior?

Answer 10

Believe that forces are conscious choices made by individuals